Petersburg Supervisors Office

Cascade Creek Cabin

The Cascade Creek hunter style cabin has a wood stove, and oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 double bunks, 2 single bunks, counter, wooden table and benches, covered porch, axe/maul, and pit-type outhouse. Stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. Firewood is available for wood stove use only, but is not guaranteed. The area in front of the cabin is flat. Forested slopes directly behind the cabin become steeper with elevation gain, eventually rising to Cosmos Peak at 5,000 feet.

At a Glance

Fees

$35/Night May - Sept.$25/Night Oct. - April

Usage:

Light

Water:

No

Restroom:

Pit Toilet

Operated By:

Forest Service - Petersburg Ranger District

General Information

Directions: Near the mouth of Cascade Creek in Thomas Bay northeast of Petersburg

Recreation Map

Activities

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Cabin Rentals

The Cascade Creek hunter style cabin has a wood stove, and oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 double bunks, 2 single bunks, counter, wooden table and benches, covered porch, axe/maul, and pit-type outhouse. Stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. Firewood is available for wood stove use only, but is not guaranteed. The area in front of the cabin is flat. Forested slopes directly behind the cabin become steeper with elevation gain, eventually rising to Cosmos Peak at 5,000 feet. Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only ($35 per night per party May through September; $25 per night October through April). Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance.

Reservation Info

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)
or on-line at www.recreation.gov this link will provide more detailed information about the cabin.

Size Restrictions

6

Fishing

SHOW

Salt Water Fishing

King salmon, halibut, and crab fishing in front of the cabin and in Thomas Bay. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at www.adfg.alaska.gov for the most current regulations.

Fishing Method

Trolling, bait, lure, and pot fishing

Fishing Mode

Boat

Hiking

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Day Hiking

The 4.1-mile long Cascade Creek Trail connects the Cascade Creek Cabin to the shelter at Falls Lake, and the south end of Swan Lake.

Nature Viewing

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Viewing Scenery

Beautiful scenery in the Thomas Bay area and access to Baird Glacier.

Water Activities

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Boating - Motorized

Thomas Bay can be accessed by boat from Petersburg and offers great views of Baird Glacier and Scenery Cove.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Thomas Bay can be accessed by kayak from Petersburg and offers great views of Baird Glacier and Scenery Cove.